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About

Wycliffe ward occupies the northwestern edge of Leicester, bordered by the A563 outer ring road. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates. Its main thoroughfare is the A50, which runs through its centre. The ward contains several local parks and recreational grounds, including the open spaces around the former Braunstone Frith.

A notable local landmark is the historic Wyggeston Hospital, a set of medieval almshouses founded in the 16th century. The ward is also home to a large secondary school and several smaller primary schools, serving the local community. Industrial and commercial activity is concentrated in small units along the major roads, providing local employment.

Area overview

On average Wycliffe has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wycliffe is £39,400 per year. There are 7 schools in Wycliffe: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wycliffe is home to around 15,779 people, with a population density of about 14,553.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wycliffe Population
15,779
Population density
14,553.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.53(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.03(-35%)
Public order
9.19(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.86(+6%)
Shoplifting
6.21(-29%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
10,075
63.84%
African
2,081
13.19%
Other
581
3.68%
Pakistani
571
3.62%
Bangladeshi
546
3.46%
Total population: 15,782

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,509
38.17%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,035
17.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,523
12.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,466
12.41%
Level 3 (A level)
1,257
10.64%
Total 16+ residents: 11,812

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,335
30.02%
Owns outright
1,109
24.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
788
17.72%
Other social rented
546
12.28%
Owns with a mortgage
536
12.05%
Total households: 4,447

Property prices in Wycliffe

Based on 14 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 in Wycliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £235,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wycliffe in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wycliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£146,000
Terraced12£226,000

10 years median price trend in Wycliffe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wycliffe.

All postcodes in Wycliffe

LE53BE

Kent Street

LE12JP

Chester Close

LE53EE

Vulcan Road

LE12NE

Kashmir Road

LE20BE

Upper Charnwood Street

LE13HU

Belgrave Gate

LE20UQ

Polaris Close

LE20GN

Hartington Road

LE20SE

Guthlaxton Street

LE12NB

Kashmir Road

LE20GH

Haddon Street

LE13HT

Belgrave Gate

LE12LT

Madras Road

LE12JJ

Monckton Close

LE20AD

Cecil Road

LE12PN

Everest Court

LE12LG

Malabar Road

LE12GX

Chester Close

LE53BF

Sussex Street

LE20UF

Apollo Close

LE20AJ

Holland Road

LE21AQ

St Peters Road

LE20UX

Mercury Close

LE53HJ

Grove Road

LE20UR

Jupiter Close

LE12FT

Manitoba Road

LE12NL

Kashmir Road

LE20UN

Taurus Close

LE11RW

William Street

LE12GZ

Chester Close

LE12HB

Calgary Road

LE12EH

Ottawa Road

LE20AS

Melbourne Street

LE20FW

Cromford Street

LE53HF

Frederick Road

LE12NA

Kashmir Road

LE20UH

Vostock Close

LE20AR

Melbourne Street

LE13JQ

Bedford Street North

LE12HW

Fraser Close

LE20AY

Kent Street

LE12NZ

Malabar Road

LE20TQ

Apollo Court

LE20AN

Maynard Road

LE12ET

Labrador Close

LE20TU

Maidstone Road

LE20GL

Hartington Road

LE20AB

Cecil Road

LE13NJ

Woodboy Street

LE12DG

Crafton Street East

LE12FB

Edmonton Road

LE20AH

Garendon Street

LE12EP

Ottawa Road

LE20UP

Neptune Close

LE20TR

Moon Close

LE20FD

Bakewell Street

LE13NB

Melton Street

LE12JN

Taylor Road

LE12GG

Fraser Close

LE13LR

Grosvenor Street

LE20TA

Sparkenhoe Street

LE20UJ

Pegasus Close

LE53AN

Humberstone Road

LE12NJ

Kashmir Road

LE20DN

Gopsall Street

LE12LA

Arnold Street

LE20DF

Earl Howe Street

LE20DU

Twycross Street

LE53AR

Sheldon Street

LE53HE

Frederick Road

LE11SP

St Georges Way

LE20FR

Chatsworth Street

LE20AF

Berners Street

LE53HB

Beaumont Road

LE20FH

Buxton Street

LE20HE

Nedham Street

LE20TH

Sparkenhoe Street

LE12GS

Montreal Road

LE12AF

Yukon Way

LE12GR

Montreal Road

LE12PB

Malabar Road

LE53FW

Hart Road

LE53SS

Shelbourne Street

LE20FF

Bakewell Street

LE12FP

Kamloops Crescent

LE20FQ

Chatsworth Street

LE53BA

Bell Lane

LE20SD

Guthlaxton Avenue

LE20UA

Maidstone Road

LE12JA

Toronto Close

LE20FP

Chatsworth Street

LE53AW

Cradock Street

LE21DA

St Peters Road

LE20FE

Bakewell Street

LE53HP

Morley Road

LE12EA

Lethbridge Close

LE12HX

Kamloops Crescent

LE12JS

Wanlip Street

LE12HS

Junction Road

LE12GT

Montreal Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.